Trump-Pardoned Payroll Tax Cheat George Gilmore, 77, Unanimously Re-Elected Ocean County GOP Chairman
Toms River, NJ – George Gilmore, the aging 77-year-old chairman of the Ocean County Republican Organization who received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump after his federal criminal convictions, was unanimously re-elected…
New Jersey movie theater roof collapses during showing of Minecraft
CRANFORD, NJ — A movie theater in downtown Cranford was condemned and shut down Tuesday night after a ceiling inside one of its auditoriums collapsed just moments before a scheduled screening of…
New Jersey’s Charles Chips nostalgia staying alive at local record shop
Oh, the memories of being a kid in the ‘70s or ‘80s, waiting for that familiar rumble of the Charles Chips truck rolling down the street. The anticipation was electric—somewhere between Christmas…
Florida man captured aboard New Jersey train with illegal guns and booby trap
TRENTON, N.J. — Wednesday — A Florida man is facing multiple state weapons charges after authorities say he left a suitcase containing an assault rifle and ammunition in Newark Penn Station and…
Federal economist admits faking illness to work private job during pandemic
Middlesex, NJ — A former economist with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics pleaded guilty Thursday to making false statements to obtain sick leave pay while secretly working a second full-time job…
Road rage turns violent as Illegal as suspect charged, three remain at large in New Jersey
SOUTH RIVER, N.J. — A road rage incident on Ferry Street escalated into a weapons-related confrontation that led to the recovery of an illegal firearm, criminal charges against one suspect, and a…
Here Are 13 Fun Recreational Activities Phil Murphy Wants to Tax in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing backlash from Republican lawmakers over a proposal in his latest budget plan that would impose sales taxes on a range of recreational and participatory…
Father and son plead guilty in New Jersey park explosion that injured one, damaged homes
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A father and son have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the detonation of a homemade explosive device at a public park in Manville that injured a man and…
I Live in New Jersey, and Here’s Why I’m Keeping My Gas-Powered Truck
As a New Jersey resident, I’ve watched the push for electric vehicles (EVs) with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. The state, like much of the country, is nudging us toward a…
New Jersey bill seeks to reverse Murphy-era school aid caps that devastated dozens of suburban districts
TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Latham Tiver (R-08) announced Thursday he will co-sponsor legislation aimed at fully restoring state education aid to New Jersey school districts that have lost funding since fiscal year…
Kohl’s to Close East Windsor, New Jersey Store This Weekend
East Windsor, NJ – Kohl’s, the Wisconsin-based department store chain, will shutter its location at 72 Princeton Hightstown Road in East Windsor, New Jersey, this weekend as part of a broader initiative…
Rainforest Cafe Closes Iconic Edison Location, Leaving New Jersey with One Remaining Outpost
Edison, NJ – The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey, has officially shut its doors, marking the end of a 27-year run as a beloved family dining destination.…
Tesla Takedown: Left-wing group Indivisible targets Musk with second NJ protest
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Activists from the progressive group Indivisible are organizing a second “Tesla Takedown” event in New Jersey this weekend, as criticism mounts against Elon Musk’s growing political presence. The…
Condoms and Abortion Pills Available in Teen Section at This New Jersey Library
CRANFORD, NJ — A New Jersey library has been giving out condoms and abortion pills in the teen section and they don’t want to talk about. The Cranford Public Library (CPL) recently…
Decade After Superstorm Sandy, Toms River Boardwalk and Beach Project Finally Moving
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Superstorm Sandy struck Ortley Beach nearly 13 years ago, but movement on rebuilding the beachfront and connecting the two boardwalks along the oceanfront have stalled for over a…
Killer’s confession led police to the grim discovery of his wife’s body inside their home
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A 60-year-old East Brunswick man has been charged with murder after walking into the police department and reporting that he killed his wife, authorities said. Ashraf Tawfik entered…
Weird New Jersey: Salamander Migration Forces Closure of New Jersey Roads
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The annual salamander migration is set to begin tonight, prompting overnight road closures on Beekman Road in East Brunswick and White Pine Road in South Brunswick, officials said.…
Arrest Made in Stabbing at New Jersey Brewery
COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. — A borough man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing at a Collingswood brewery over the weekend, authorities announced. Tahaa Elmogahzy, 27, was charged on Monday…
Route 33 closed in Robbinsville due to downed utility pole
ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Route 33 is closed in both directions between Lake Drive and Washington Boulevard due to a downed utility pole, police said Saturday. The Robbinsville Township Police Department announced the…
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on Highway 18 in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred late Wednesday night on Highway 18, police said. Officers responded to the intersection of Highway 18 northbound and South…
Oliver Diaz Pulex Charged with Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material in Princeton
PRINCETON, NJ – A 24-year-old man from Princeton Borough was arrested on Friday, February 21 after authorities uncovered evidence of online child exploitation, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey. Oliver…